How do Program Officers decide which applications will get a grant?
Program Officers do not have the authority to decide who gets a grant, except in the case of Travel Grants. Their job is to determine your eligibility to apply to the program and to oversee the peer assessment process. Applications are reviewed by peer assessment committees, composed of other practising artists or arts professionals who are specialists in a particular field. New peer assessment committees of three to seven members are selected for each competition. Top of Page What should I do if there is a major change to my project after it has been submitted? If major changes are made to your project after the application has been submitted, contact the appropriate Program Officer. The changes should be discussed with the officer and documented in your file. Top of Page How do I find out whether I got a grant? Can I telephone to find out my results? The Canada Council will not release the results by telephone. Results are sent by mail only, three to five months after the deadline. S
